US Bridges

US 82 over Business 271

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of FM 79 · Structure no. 011390169001098

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,073
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Business 271 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Business 271 in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,073 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,514 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesBusiness 271
Location2.4 MI E of FM 79
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68649, -95.55435
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,073 (2024)
Projected traffic16,514 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$920,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Business 271 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Business 271 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does US 82 over Business 271 carry?

About 12,073 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Business 271?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Business 271?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.